Kay Hagan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four years ago, North Carolina was the one that got away for Democrats — the only battleground state President Barack Obama didn't carry in his resounding re-election triumph.

Now, with Donald Trump at the top of the Republican ticket and state GOP officials embroiled in a contentious fight over transgender rights, Democrats see a ripe opportunity for likely nominee Hillary Clinton to grab North Carolina back in November, as well as boost her party's prospects in competitive races for Senate and governor.

"Trump just opens up possibilities, opportunities for Democrats to say, look, this is at least a possible winnable race in North Carolina,"...

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